rehome
verb
re·home
(ˌ)rē-ˈhōm 
rehomed; rehoming; rehomes
: to provide (someone or something) with a different home or location : relocate
The goal is to rehome unused crafting materials that are in good condition so they don't end up in the landfill or collect dust in a drawer.—
Maria Lockwood
Maria Lockwood… the St. Petersburg couple has made a career out of saving bees, running a removal service and nonprofit organization full time. Noble Nectar Apiaries removes the flying critters and rehomes them as an alternative to extermination.—Selene San Felice
: such as
Selene San Felice
a
: to transfer ownership or possession of (an animal and especially a pet)
Social media is full of posts from people who say they're rehoming their pet. They claim they're not home enough to give them the kind of life they deserve.—John Moore
John MooreCats continue to prowl the Queens' Marketplace despite efforts by advocacy groups to rehome 98 feral felines last year.—Kelsey Walling
Kelsey Walling
b
: to establish (someone, such as a refugee or displaced person) in a new home or location
The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late last year.—The Daily Iowan (University of Iowa)
The Daily Iowan (University of Iowa)… a concert will raise the funds needed to rehome Monona [Wisconsin] residents displaced by fire in mid March.—Roberta Baumann
Roberta Baumann
rehoming
noun
Rehoming allows your pet to transition from one home to another, bypassing the stress of a shelter.
—Sarah A. Neikam
Sarah A. Neikam
Examples of rehome in a Sentence
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Now, fans of the influential figure are able to rehome his treasured items into their own respective collections.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 May 2025
If no one responds, and the cat appears to be a stray, arranging for veterinary care and considering rehoming options is ideal.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The news also comes as the administration is working to rehome the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to other agencies.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Fish and Game wrote on Facebook that the snake was healthy and unharmed, and it was rehomed with Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc., a local reptile rescue organization.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
If for some reason the individual receiving the bike is no longer able or wants to use it, the bike is returned, cleaned and rehomed to another individual in need.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The Alberts had a German shepherd, and Read’s attorneys suggested that some of O’Keefe’s wounds could have been caused by dog bites, especially since the Alberts rehomed their dog shortly after O’Keefe’s death.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
They will later be permanently rehomed in Alicante, mainland Spain.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Trump said those services for students with disabilities, such as those protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, will be rehomed in other departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services, which is undergoing massive layoffs itself.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 May 2025
If no one responds, and the cat appears to be a stray, arranging for veterinary care and considering rehoming options is ideal.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The news also comes as the administration is working to rehome the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to other agencies.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Fish and Game wrote on Facebook that the snake was healthy and unharmed, and it was rehomed with Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc., a local reptile rescue organization.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
If for some reason the individual receiving the bike is no longer able or wants to use it, the bike is returned, cleaned and rehomed to another individual in need.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The Alberts had a German shepherd, and Read’s attorneys suggested that some of O’Keefe’s wounds could have been caused by dog bites, especially since the Alberts rehomed their dog shortly after O’Keefe’s death.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
They will later be permanently rehomed in Alicante, mainland Spain.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Trump said those services for students with disabilities, such as those protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, will be rehomed in other departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services, which is undergoing massive layoffs itself.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Rehome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehome. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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